{"id":759,"date":"2026-04-19T14:08:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T14:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/19\/honey-mustard-chicken\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T14:08:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T14:08:06","slug":"honey-mustard-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/19\/honey-mustard-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Honey Mustard Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"
Tender pan-fried chicken in a glossy honey mustard sauce that\u2019s sweet, tangy and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.<\/strong><\/p>\n As the self-appointed king of saucy chicken breast recipes, I can say with confidence that this dinner is about to go on your rotation and never leave. Not only is it quick and easy to make, but it only uses simple, store-bought ingredients too. You’re going to love it. Follow me…<\/p>\n For this recipe, we’ll be using a couple of chicken breasts and slicing them through the centre<\/strong> to create 4 even-sized cutlets<\/strong>. Not only does this mean the chicken will fry more quickly<\/strong>, but it’ll cook through more evenly<\/strong> too. Plus, it’s an easy way to double the portion size<\/strong>!<\/p>\n I like to dredge the cutlets through seasoned flour to build up a thin crust in the pan<\/strong>. This crust then allows the sauce to cling to the chicken<\/strong> more efficiently. The crust also helps thicken the sauce a little more when you add the chicken back to the pan.<\/p>\n I recommend a combination of oil and butter. The butter offers a rich flavour, whilst the oil helps prevent it from burning. The chicken won’t take long to fry, so just be vigilant you don’t overcook it.<\/p>\n Process shots: slice chicken (photos 1&2), coat in flour (photos 3&4), fry (photos 5&6).<\/em><\/p>\n The sauce for this chicken truly couldn’t be easier to make. Here’s what you’ll need:<\/p>\n It’ll be pretty thin at the start, but just keep gently simmering and stirring away, and it’ll reduce and thicken up. The honey and mustards will then come into play and create the perfect consistency. No flour needed!<\/p>\n For a bonus free ingredient, make sure you stir the resting juices from the chicken into the sauce for extra flavour!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Process shots: fry garlic (photo 1), add stock, honey, mustard and stir (photo 2), add thyme then simmer (photo 3), stir in resting juices (photo 4).<\/em><\/p>\n I find a leaner cut of meat works best with this sauce. Having said that, you could use boneless skinless thighs if you’d prefer. Just keep in mind the end result will be a little richer, and they’ll take a little longer to cook through.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n It’s actually more on the subtle side and leans more towards the honey. You can always adjust to taste.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n It is a lovely addition, but if you don’t want to use it the dish will still be delicious.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n I like to add the chicken back to the pan and baste it in the sauce, just to make sure it’s completely covered (this also helps warm the chicken back through).<\/p>\n From there, here are my side recommendations:<\/p>\n For the sister recipe to this dish, check out my Honey Mustard Pork Chops<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for this honey mustard chicken shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/figure>\nPan-fried Chicken Breast<\/h2>\n
Dredging through flour<\/h3>\n
Frying the chicken<\/h3>\n
<\/figure>\nHoney Mustard Sauce for Chicken<\/h2>\n
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Sauce consistency<\/h3>\n
Recipe Tip<\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\nHoney Mustard Chicken FAQ<\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\nHow to serve Honey Mustard Chicken<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nHow to make Honey Mustard Chicken (Full Recipe & Video)<\/h2>\n